UNSOLICITED
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS What they said about Jim Byrne
Hello and welcome: This page
contains a list of testimonials from a few of Jim Byrne's former clients; plus a link to dozens more testimonials. I
have been very fortunate that so many of my former clients have chosen to write to me about what they gained from working
with me. These testimonials were written, or, in four cases, uttered, by
former clients, without any encouragement from me; and these individuals were asked for their permission to reproduce their
statements here, and elsewhere, in order that future clients might get a flavour of what people gain from working with Jim
Byrne. (The clients' initials and locations have been altered to preserve anonymity/confidentiality! And they comprise a good
balance of males and females). ♣ "Hello Jim.
... I frequently remember the way you helped me a couple of years ago, and I am very grateful to you for your excellent therapeutic
help. Your teaching/coaching helped me to figure out how to reduce my anxiety level, which allowed me to get through
my doctoral viva examination". J.J., Greater Manchester. (Four sessions of face to face counselling for anxiety
and interpersonal communication skills). ♣ "Hi Jim, It's now five
years since I first consulted you for counselling help, and I continue to benefit from the work we did together. I no
longer feel depressed or anxious for very long, and I can quickly figure out what is going on, and sort it out. I recently
read Erickson's book entitled 'My voice will go with you', and I realized that your voice is always with me, encouraging me,
and reminding me to think for myself. I will always be very grateful for the help you gave me". M.G., Belfast.
(Four sessions of telephone counselling, and two sessions of email counselling) ♣
"Dear Jim, ... PS: We consulted you by telephone a few years ago, for relationship conflict, involving a very serious
rift ... And we are now happily married with a nine month old child. Your help was fantastic, and we still use the phrases
and descriptions you used then. In fact, we have a list of insights on a laminated poster on our living room wall, to
keep us on the straight and narrow! We will always be grateful for those insights." S.W. (and P.W), Sheffield.
(Six sessions of telephone counselling [using speaker phone] for couple conflict and relationship advice). ♣ "Hello Jim, Thanks for all your help ... The two sessions I had with you were more effective
than the six sessions I had had previously with another therapist". JDP, Ottowa, Canada. (Two sessions of
telephone counselling for relationship problems). ♣ "Dear
Jim, ... I want to (extend) my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me, in such a short period of time. When I
first met you, just over a month ago, I thought you must be mad to suggest that you could help me to overcome my extreme distress
and despair in 'three or four sessions'. I assumed you would find out in time that I am a major problem for you, and
a long-term client. And here we are, after three sessions, and I am happy and calm and undisturbed.
Our work together is complete! I am on a new road, towards a better future, and it feels like I have landed on a nicer,
purer planet that I did not know before. And I feel like I have been washed in a therapeutic shower... that took away
most of my sense of badness... It's like a miracle..." HGF, Buttershaw, West Yorkshire. ♣ "Dear Jim, My Christmas went very well, thanks to you and your coaching and advice.
I now ask my family members to take their share of the housework, etc., and I ask for what I want and say ‘No', when
appropriate. We are all much happier in this new situation". KLJ, Littleborough, Lancs. (Three sessions of
face to face counselling for assertiveness). ♣ "Hello Jim.
Thank you for the two sessions at your concessionary fee. They have resolved the problem, and I am feeling and acting
much better than I was. I now understand why your full fee is £100 per session. Your counselling processes
were so potent, and cleared up my problems in record time". PTR, Leeds, West Yorkshire. (Two sessions of
face to face counselling). ♣ "I had a great Christmas and New
Year, Jim, because I listened to what you were teaching me, and applied it over and over again. I must have repeated
my new beliefs a million times to get them firmly in my memory. But now it works. I've gone from misery to happiness
in a few short weeks. It's like a miracle!" BFC, Luddenden Foot, Calderdale. (Three sessions of face
to face counselling for discouragement and despondency in relationships). ♣
"Hi Jim, The problem has moved around and changed, but I have grown in strength and understanding. I have learned
to be a bigger me because of you. Thanks so much". DWE, Bradford, West Yorkshire. (Four sessions of
face-to-face counselling for relationship problems).
♣
"Hi Jim, ... Working with you on my relationship with (Helena) has been a truly transformative experience. You
have opened my eyes to so many things I just could not see before. ... And I feel like I'm a new person, ... and
my marriage is so much more alive now. Thank you!" H.H., Todmorden, Lancashire. (Three sessions of
face-to-face counselling for relationship problems).
♣ "Hi Jim, I feel so encouraged
and uplifted by the work we did together, that I cannot imagine anything stopping me getting out there and achieving my goals.
I am not going to hide from my problems anymore! Thanks to you". S.B., Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
(One session of face-to-face counselling for social anxiety and discomfort anxiety). ♣
"Dear Jim, I would like to book three sessions of telephone counselling with you. The work we have done so far
has changed the trajectory of my life. Things are looking much more hopeful and positive, because of the influence of
our relationship on my attitudes towards life's difficulties and problems". K.J., Washington, USA. (Six sessions
of telephone counselling for career and family problems). ♣ "Hi Jim,
Thank you for teaching me your Six Windows Model, and sending the Confidence Book. I now see my life much more as an
interesting set of challenges, rather than an impossible mess. The Six Windows Model is a powerful tool for changing
the appearance of my world. Everything looks and feels so much more manageable and controllable. Thanks again."
B.B.G., Bradford, West Yorkshire. (Two sessions of face-to-face counselling for low frustration tolerance and stress). ♣ "Dear Jim, Thank you for seeing my son earlier today. He is greatly reassured
that he will now be able to deal with the challenges that were destroying his self confidence. I can scarsely believe
the change in his mood and attitude! Thank you..." P.T., Todmorden, Lancs. (Immediate feedback on one session
of face to face counselling provided for her teenage son, for problems of depression and lack of self confidence). ♣ "Dear Jim. ... Around session three, the anger just drained out of me. Sessions four
and five gave me some great insights and skills. I'm much better with my wife and my kids, and we all enjoy each other's company
so much more. I just feel so much more laid back. I cannot imagine getting angry about the things that used to send me insane!"
H.T., Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. (Five sessions of anger management coaching). ♣
"Dear Jim, Thankyou for sharing your anxiety-reducing techniques with me. They're helpful when things get bad. I have
my panic under control". N.G., Ilkley, West Yorkshire. (Four sessions of counselling for anxiety and panic attacks).
♣ "I took an online depression test before I consulted you. I have
just re-taken that test, four months later. Huge difference! I went from 'severely depressed' to 'within normal range'! I'm
in the clear and feeling good! Thanks". P.P., Brittany, France. (Four sessions of telephone counselling).
If you are in need of help, with problems of anger, anxiety, depression,
or other emotional, behavioural or relationship difficulties, then contact me today. If
you email me - at ABC Coaching - I will email back as soon as I can. If you want to make contact urgently, then
please phone me on 01422 843 629 (from inside the UK) or 44 1422 843 629 (from outside the UK). Or
take a look a look at the Counselling Services list.
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"Dear
Jim, Thanks again for helping my son, Frank. The sessions were exactly what he needed, and have given him an ability to accept
himself and to look kindly on himself for what happened. It is reassuring to know you are there should we need you. I wish
you well and will always be grateful for your help and kindness". A.F.G., Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. (Two sessions
of counselling for acute cognitive/emotive disorientation). "Hi Jim. ... ... On a final note, I have friends who see therapists on a regular basis, some on medication,
etc., and they seem no better off than myself. I believe your work over the phone and internet is as effective as anything
I am observing...so keep up the excellent work. I believe you are really onto something and if I have an opportunity, I will
recommend you to others! I assume you would not mind. ..." J.P., New York City, USA. (Four sessions of telephone counselling,
plus three email exchanges). "Hi
Jim. I think I've really improved since my appointment with you. Fear of flying and fear of change no longer seem like insurmountable
problems to me. I now know exactly what my problem is: I've tended to believe 'I absolutely have to be comfortable with change,
or doing something different, or being off the ground, or out of control'. But not just that. Also that 'If I'm not comfortable,
or in control, then it's awful and I'm embarrassing myself'. So I have an area of self-talk to focus on and work on. I really
did enjoy my appointment. Yes you are the most eccentric and zany counsellor I've ever met, but in the nicest possible way.
I think the humour helped get the ideas across. Give me a few weeks and I'll be flying". PSG, Harrogate, West Yorkshire.
(One session of coaching for anxiety). If you
want to find out how I can help you, then please phone Jim Byrne on: 44
1422 843 629 (from outside the UK); or: 01422 843 629 (from inside the UK); or: Or email me at ABC Coaching.
Or take a look a look at the Counselling Services list.
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- "Dear
Jim, ... Great news! Michelle and I have been getting on really well for at least the past three months, for which we largely
have you and Albert Ellis to thank! I still keep working on my thinking. It is amazing that I still find a lot of unhelpful
ideas, and screwy ideas, washing around in my mind. You will be pleased to know that I persist with identifying and challenging
them, and replacing them with more helpful ideas, just like you taught me". C.G., Paris, France. (Eight sessions of telephone
counselling, including some couples counselling by telephone; plus a few email exchanges).
- "Hi Jim, I hope you are well. I just want
to say a big thank you because our couple of counselling sessions has made a huge difference to my life. I've stopped
procrastinating; worked on my relationship with (partner's name); got my anxiety under control; changed from that job I didn't
like; and moved to a new and better house. Your approach was simple and direct, but incredibly valuable and effective;
and I just wanted to say a big thank you and to hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas. I will definitely
come and see you again in the New Year". L.P., Cornwall. (Initials and location changed to protect the client).
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